Statement
The ISU Purchasing Department has had an ongoing diversity enhancement
program in place and active for sixteen years.
The Indiana State University Purchasing Department is committed
to providing minority and women owned enterprise (MWBEs) every
opportunity to compete for its business. Efforts are continually made to
identify minority vendors and solicit quotes from MWBEs.
Mission
Indiana State University recognizes the
importance of supplier diversity in our procurement practices. Through
developing and cultivating sound business relationships, we actively
work towards strengthening economic development and viability for
disadvantage businesses while providing a value-added strategy that
increases competition to ensure that ISU’s funds are maximized.
Vision
To have the best-managed supplier diversity
initiative, within Higher Education by having a great impact on the
economic growth and viability of small, disadvantaged, minority, and
woman-owned businesses.
Values
Through our daily activity, we ensure that
MWBEs receive fair and equal opportunities to provide goods and services
to Indiana State University.
Policy (Word)
How To Do Business With Indiana State University (Word)
ISU's Buyers - Who Buys What
Getting Started (New Vendor Application Form) (PDF Form)